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Blistering summer heat wave is killing North Korean crops: state media
Official newspaper reports second-lowest rainfall total ever as drought threatens to aggravate ongoing ‘food crisis’
India closes embassy in DPRK following departure of diplomats
International community in Pyongyang continues to dwindle as only handful of embassies remain operational
Ask a North Korean: How do North Koreans care for their mental health?
The state views mental illness as an ideological problem, and North Koreans lack access to therapy and medical treatment
NK Pro briefing: Humanitarian aid and the civil environment of North Korea
Former North Korea aid worker, travel guide weigh in on major risks in the event of a nationwide crisis
Absence of North Korean women’s soccer team at Olympics a loss for diplomacy
Sports diplomacy advocates lament loss of key opportunity for engagement with North Korea as Summer Games begin Friday
Overtaxed cell network and shoddy construction pose risks in North Korea
Poor infrastructure is a potential obstacle to humanitarian work, but the country's people could contribute in a crisis
Power, fuel, and roads: North Korea’s severe infrastructure risks
Problems in electricity, fuel supply, poor roads and antiquated vehicles could complicate future humanitarian operations
Pop-aganda: North Korean accordionists cover Norway’s greatest hits
An interview with Morten Traavik on his new vinyl album expanding musical collaboration with the DPRK
How North Korea’s poor infrastructure could compound devastation in a disaster
Problems in water supply, food security, health care and agriculture could complicate future humanitarian operations
North Korea tells WHO it has no COVID cases after testing additional 696 people
Total tested surpasses 33,000 as country reports shortage of medicine and health personnel to U.N.